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Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Decadent Molten Lava Cake Recipe to Impress Your Guests

Experience a rich Molten Lava Cake recipe that delivers a warm chocolate center, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Can use baking chocolate in similar quantities.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter but reduce extra salt.
  • 1 large Egg No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Feel free to add an extra yolk for a richer texture.
  • ½ cup Confectioners’ Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar but texture may vary.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, replace with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa could enhance the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can substitute for a nutty twist.
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt Kosher salt can be used if sea salt is not available.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekins
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with unsalted butter, dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter over a double boiler until smooth.
  3. Whisk together the large egg, egg yolk, and confectioners' sugar until pale and fluffy; mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
  5. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt, gently folding until no dry flour remains.
  6. Divide the batter among the ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm and centers jiggle.
  7. Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve warm with ice cream or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dessert can be made ahead and frozen; bake straight from the freezer when needed.

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